Witnessing of Old-Growth Specklebelly lichen found at Fairy Creek ancient forest, Ada'itsx, Pacheedaht Territory, July 2021. This tree was logged (along with the surrounding forest ecosystem), in Sept-Nov 2021.
BIO / CONTACT
Natasha (Tasha) Lavdovsky is a neurodivergent artist & amateur lichenologist, who grew up in traditional Tsawout First Nations unceded Territory (on so-called Vancouver Island). In 2009 Tasha obtained a bachelor's degree in studio art and art history from Princeton University where she/they also studied geology, oceanography and environmental studies. Since 2011, Tasha has been committed to deepening their understanding of anti-colonial perspectives and environmental stewardship, which greatly informs her ecologically oriented work in video, performance, photography, installation, textiles and sculpture. Tasha recently completed an MFA in Intermedia Studio Art remotely through Concordia University while living in Pacheedaht Territory. Tasha’s current work focuses on ecological reciprocity interventions and subversive approaches to public art.
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